Insider’s Chiang Mai

Hidden temples, sleepy sidestreets and bustling markets- The Insider’s Chiang Mai half day tour shows you the city through a local’s point of view!

Starting from central Chiang Mai, we’ll weave through the backstreets until reaching the quieter suburbs. Along the way, pop by the archeological site of Wiang Kum Kham and visit a peaceful Buddhist monastery with an unusual pyramid-shaped chedi.

Back on the Vespas, continue further afield, crossing small neighborhoods and a bit of farmland before scooting up to a hilltop temple. Enjoy the views over the city and join in the local tradition of making a wish by offering a jasmine garland.

The Insider’s Tour next stop is a coffee shop in an arts and crafts district, where you’ll sip a cup of locally grown java and get a glimpse of the city’s modern creative scene. Then it’s back into the heart of the city for a look at more traditional craft- silversmithing- at a brilliant temple.

We wrap up the Chiang Mai Vespa Tour with a visit to an energetic local market. Browse the impressive- and unusual- array of items on sale and tuck into a lunch of delicious northern Thai noodles.